The Audio-Technica AT2050 is a versatile, multi-pattern condenser microphone designed for home/project studios and live sound, offering switchable cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-of-eight polar patterns, plus an 80 Hz high-pass filter and -10 dB pad for handling loud sources and reducing low-frequency noise, all in a robust, metal body with a smooth, natural sound quality.
This microphone is great for vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, guitar amps, and general studio recording. It provides a smooth, detailed, yet relatively bright sound, with good background noise rejection in cardioid mode. This particular microphone has a few paint scratches on the shell.
- Multi-Pattern: Choose between cardioid (rejects sound from sides/rear), omnidirectional (picks up sound equally from all directions), and figure-of-eight (picks up from front and back) for flexible recording.
- Switchable Filters: An 80 Hz high-pass filter cuts low-end rumble (like traffic), and a -10 dB pad adds headroom for loud sources (like drums or guitar amps) to prevent distortion.
- Large-Diaphragm Condenser: Features dual, gold-vaporized diaphragms for detailed, natural sound, suited for vocals, piano, strings, and instrument cabinets.
- Build & Power: All-metal construction with a sturdy feel, requiring 48V phantom power (via XLR cable).
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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